Neto scored only two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in Sunday's preseason debut against the Lakers, but finished the game with a team-leading six steals and four assists.

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The Jazz ratcheted up their defensive intensity in the 20 minutes when Neto was on the court, finishing with a plus-20 point differential. In contrast to incumbent starting point guard Trey Burke, Neto is a pass-first defensive stopper who figures to give the Jazz a jolt of energy whenever he's on the court. For now, the question remains how often Quin Snyder may choose to deploy Neto. Burke's development has seemed to flat line since he was selected in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft, so if he continues to struggle in the subsequent preseason games to come, Neto could make a serious run at the starting job.

Neto agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jazz on Thursday, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Neto was drafted by the Hawks with the 47th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. He spent last season with UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB in Spain, finishing with averages of 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals over 22 minutes per game. He'll join the Jazz's roster as depth in the backcourt behind the likes of Dante Exum, Trey Burke, and Rodney Hood. The rookie will likely have a tough time finding minutes, so he shouldn't provide much in terms of fantasy value from the start.

Neto (finger) is playing with Brazil in the FIBA World Cup Games this summer. Neto broke his finger back in April, but felt good enough to play with Brazil this summer. He's played well so far, including a double-double he posted Thursday against Egypt with 14 points and 10 assists, on seven for seven shooting from the field. Neto was drafted by the Jazz in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft, but spent last season playing in Spain. Neto will be playing in Spain again this upcoming season, so the Jazz will have to wait at least another year before having the opportunity to bring him over.

Jazz 2013 pick Raul Neto will not participate in this year's Summer League, instead he will go back to Brazil and compete for his national team. Sources say that Jazz management is still deciding on whether to bring over the Brazilian point guard, or let him spend another year overseas developing. Neto has averaged 9.8 points, and 3.3 assists on 43.8 percent shooting during his time in the EuroLeague, so he certainly could use some more time developing his game. Whether he comes over or not, he will be playing behind Dante Exum and Trey Burke, a situation that doesn't offer much upside from a fantasy perspective.

Jazz 2013 draft pick Raul Neto broke the index finger on his right hand and will miss 2-3 weeks. Neto was drafted 47th overall last year by the Jazz but spent last year playing in Spain. The 21-year-old Brazilian averaged over nine points per game in the ACB last season. He could make the jump to the NBA next season where he'd likely be fighting for minutes with guys like John Lucas III and Diante Garrett. Fantasy owners can safely ignore him on draft day.

Raul Neto will play in Spain for this upcoming season. The Jazz took him with the 47th pick after Neto averaged 8.5 points and 2.9 assists for Lagun Arco GBC in the Spanish League. Neto could wind up with the Jazz next year and could get minutes with the team currently lacking elite point guard depth.

Updating a previous report, Jazz rookie Raul Neto is in Orlando awaiting FIBA clearance to participate in Summer League. It was previously reported that Neto would not play in Summer League, though his presence doesn't mean that he'll join the Mavs for the 2013-14 season. Though subject to change, he's expected to remain under contract in Spain for at least one more season.

Jazz draft pick Raul Neto will remain in Spain for at least one more season. This has been the expectation ever since the Mavs took Neto at No. 47 overall, and he will not join the Mavericks' Summer League team. It's possible that he'll make the jump to the NBA in 2014.

Jazz draft pick Raul Neto could play in Spain for "another year or two" before joining the NBA. His availability for Summer League is uncertain, and the Jazz also aren't sure whether rookie Rudy Gobert will be able to negotiate a buyout with his French team in time to join the squad.